The IkoSystem with Kelly Iko

The IkoSystem with Kelly Iko

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The IkoSystem with Kelly Iko episodes

  • Jeff Van Gundy

    Former NBA head coach and current ESPN broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy joins the show to dive into the Dame Lillard and James Harden situations, free agency and the ever-shifting NBA landscape, why the Houston Rockets are in an interesting position, Victor Wembanyama and much more.

    32 min
  • Trevor Hudgins

    Houston Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins joins the show ahead of a busy offseason to discuss early days under head coach Ime Udoka, a whirlwind ending to the 2022-23 season, life as a 2-way player and much more.

    32 min
  • Rafael Barlowe on the NBA Draft

    Draft expert Rafael Barlowe (NBA Big Board's Director of Scouting) joins the show for an in-depth preview of the 2023 NBA Draft.


    • Pushing back against the "Three player draft" groupthink
    • The Thompson twins, their differences and why Ausar is shooting up draft boards
    • Cam Whitmore's upside and Derrick Lively's viral pro day
    • What the Houston Rockets should do at 4 and 20, and much more.
      • 53 min
    • Eric Gordon

      14-year NBA veteran and former Sixth Man of the Year Eric Gordon joins the show to discuss his recent stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, playing with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, his Rockets exit, the struggles of rebuilding, free agency and much more.

      37 min
    • Ryan Hollins on the Rockets rebuild

      Former NBA center Ryan Hollins, now a color commentator with AT&T Sports, joins the show to break down the rebuilding Houston Rockets 

      • Positives amidst an 0-3 start
      • Growth from Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.
      • The nuances of a drop coverage from a center's perspective
      • Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason's energy
      • Why Jae'Sean Tate's importance is being overlooked, and much more
        • 42 min
      • 2022-23 NBA Season Preview

        Yahoo Sport's Jake Fisher, The Athletic's Zach Harper and Bleacher Report's Mo Dakhil join the show ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season and its prevailing storylines

        • Extensions for Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins, Draymond factor and Warriors outlook
        • Russell Westbrook and the bench?
        • Clippers legitimacy, Jae Crowder's exile + rest of the West
        • Can Boston stay afloat? 
        • Why the 76ers are the sexy pick for dark horse
        • The Rockets rebuild + tanking race for Victor Wembanyama
          • 1 hr
        • Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth on Manchester United and the End of the Transfer Window

          Kelly is joined by Sky Sports' Dharmesh Sheth to talk all things European football transfer news, and how clubs operate towards the end of the window.

          First, Kelly and Dharmesh dive in to Manchester United's pursuit of Frenkie De Jong and Antony, and whether or not Ronaldo will find a new home.

          Then they check in on other clubs around the English Premier League; including Chelsea's busy transfer window and their successful bid to bring in Leicester City's Wesley Fofana.

          Host: Kelly Iko

          Guest: Dhamesh Sheth

          Producer: Hayden Gray

          29 min
        • Welcome to the IkoSystem!

          Welcome to the IkoSystem!

          Join The Athletic's Kelly Iko each week as he peels back the curtain on some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking aspects of sports. From the ins and outs of the football transfer market to the usage of analytics in basketball, insightful interviews and everything in between, The IkoSystem is the place to be for engaging sports conversation.

          1 min

        About The IkoSystem with Kelly Iko

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        The IkoSystem is a podcast that peels back the curtain on some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking aspects of sports. From the ins and outs of the football transfer market to the usage of…